Ethylhexylglycerin clear liquid in a laboratory glass beaker
Preservatives With Humectant Properties · CAS 70445-33-9

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative booster deodorant agent and skin conditioner in one ingredient

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Ethylhexylglycerin clear liquid in a laboratory glass beaker
Ethylhexylglycerin clear liquid in a laboratory glass beaker.
Product Overview

What Ethylhexylglycerin Does In A Formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin is a multifunctional ingredient that does three jobs at once: it boosts traditional preservatives such as phenoxyethanol, it acts as an effective deodorant agent, and it conditions skin. It improves spreadability and leaves a soft, smooth after-feel, which is why formulators reach for it when a preservative system needs to be milder without becoming weaker.

CAS 70445-33-9 Preservatives With Humectant Properties

Key Benefits

Why Formulators Specify It

Lets You Build a Milder Preservation System

Because it raises the performance of a traditional preservative, the same protection can be achieved with less of the preservative itself.

Deodorant Activity Without an Antiperspirant Salt

It works as an effective deodorant agent, which makes it a direct functional ingredient in deodorant and antiperspirant formats rather than a passive additive.

Better Sensory Profile

Spreadability improves and the finish is soft and smooth, addressing the tackiness complaint that follows heavy humectant loads.

Small Addition Rate

Typical leave-on use sits between 0.3 and 1.0 percent, so it changes the performance of a formulation without changing its cost structure.

Application Scenarios

  • Deodorants and antiperspirants
  • Preservative-boosting systems
  • Skin care creams and lotions
  • Hair care products

Who It Is For

  • Deodorant manufacturers looking for an active with a cosmetic feel
  • Formulators cutting total preservative load
  • Brands positioning products as mild or sensitive-skin friendly
  • Manufacturers of leave-on skincare with texture complaints
Problems It Solves

What Changes After You Switch To It

Technical Features

Technical features of Ethylhexylglycerin
GradeHigh-quality standard grade
Primary functionsPreservative booster, deodorant agent, skin conditioner
Sensory effectImproves spreadability and gives a soft, smooth skin feel
System designCan be used to create milder preservation systems

Specifications

Specification table for Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS No.70445-33-9
GradeHigh-quality standard
Typical use level0.3 to 1.0 percent in leave-on products
FunctionPreservative booster, deodorant agent, skin conditioner
Packaging25 kg drum, 50 kg drum
AppearanceTBC on request
PurityTBC on request
Quality Control

How This Material Is Controlled Before It Ships

We partner only with manufacturers that have proven track records and modern facilities. Certificates of Analysis are provided for every shipment, and products are produced to meet relevant standards such as ISO, USP and EP where applicable.

Supplier Audit

The manufacturer is audited before the first order, not after a complaint.

Batch Testing

Every shipment carries a Certificate of Analysis tied to the lot you receive.

Document Pack

MSDS/SDS, Certificate of Origin and the commercial and transport documents travel with the goods.

Use Guide

Dosage Handling And What To Avoid

Safety information above comes from the product documentation for Ethylhexylglycerin. Confirm every limit against the regulation in force in your destination market before you commit a formulation to production.

Comparison

How It Compares With The Alternatives

OptionBehaviourBest suited to
EthylhexylglycerinBooster, deodorant agent and conditioner, not a standalone preservativeImproving an existing preservative system
PhenoxyethanolStandalone broad-spectrum preservative capped at 1.0 percentCarrying the preservation of a formulation
GlycerinHumectant with no antimicrobial functionHydration claims and texture
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin BlendThe booster already combined with the preservativeOne-step dosing on the production floor
Customization

What Can Be Adjusted To Your Order

Packaging

Drum sizes listed in the specification table, or packaging as per customer request.

Documentation

Document pack prepared for your destination market, whether EU, United States or China NMPA.

Blend Ratio

For blended systems, the ratio can be discussed against the formulation you are preserving.

Related Products

Often Specified Together With Ethylhexylglycerin

Where It Is Used

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Related Reading

Guides That Cover This Ingredient

FAQ

Questions Buyers Ask About Ethylhexylglycerin

Is ethylhexylglycerin a preservative on its own?

No. It is a booster for traditional preservatives such as phenoxyethanol, along with being a deodorant agent and a skin conditioner. Build your system around a preservative and use ethylhexylglycerin to raise its performance.

What dosage should I use?

Typical leave-on use is 0.3 to 1.0 percent. At those concentrations it is safe and low in irritancy for most users.

Can it cause a reaction?

Sensitive skin may experience contact allergy or dermatitis, showing as burning or itching. Advise consumers to discontinue use and consult a dermatologist if that happens.

What should it not be combined with?

Avoid high-concentration AHAs or retinol in the same formulation to prevent irritation, and use caution in products for oily skin where overuse may worsen sebum production.

What packaging is available?

25 kg drums and 50 kg drums.

Does it improve stability of other ingredients?

In glycerin systems, an addition of 0.1 percent ethylhexylglycerin is used to improve photostability. Confirm the effect in your own formulation before relying on it in a claim.

Request A Quote For Ethylhexylglycerin

Send the grade, the annual volume, the packaging you prefer and the destination market. Pricing and the document pack come back within 24 hours.